Translation of Polish word "zasługiwać" to English
zasługiwać
/zaˈswɨɡivat͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.
How to use
The verb 'zasługiwać' (to deserve / merit) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'zasłużyć'. It requires the preposition 'na' + accusative case for the thing deserved (e.g., 'zasługiwać na szacunek' — to deserve respect).
🇬🇧 English
deserve
Structure Guide
Polish Word: zasługiwać
Translation: deserve
Example Sentences
On zasługuje na nagrodę za swoje osiągnięcia.
He deserves a prize for his achievements.
Ona zasługuje na szacunek za swoją pracę.
She deserves respect for her work.
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Common phrases
- zasługiwać na szacunek— to deserve respect
- zasługiwać na uwagę— to deserve attention
- zasłużyć na karę— to deserve punishment (perfective)
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "zasługiwać"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja zasługiwałem / zasługiwałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #439 in Polish
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What does the Polish word "zasługiwać" mean?▼
The Polish word "zasługiwać" means "deserve" in English.
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